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FRAMES Chapter 2: What it’s like to shoot the Queen’s Cup steeplechase horse race

07 Jun

From horsepower to horse power, ‘FRAMES Chapter 2’ shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to go from the streets and courses of Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship racing to the first type of racing photographer Jamey Price fell in love with—horse racing.

Unlike the ‘FRAMES Chapter 1,’ which showed what it took to cover a 24-hour endurance race, ‘FRAMES Chapter 2 ‘follows Price as he covers the 23rd Queen’s Cup in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Price narrates throughout the video, the steeplechase horse race presents a unique challenge, both similar and different to motorsports races.

Throughout the six-minute video, we see what it takes to capture the various races throughout the day and, spoiler: it involves a lot of remote cameras (both DSLRs and GoPros), a day of planning, plenty of patience and sacrifice in terms of deciding what shots you capture and what ones you have to hold onto until next year.

Price was kind enough to share a few behind the scenes photos with DPReview:

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The video was filmed and produced by Austin Gager. You can find more of Jamey’s work on his website.

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6 Tips on How to do Horse Show Photography for Parents

06 Jun

The sport of horse riding and showing can be very rewarding and beneficial to a young child. However, capturing those memories to print and share with family and friends can be a challenge for parents. Basic horse knowledge is helpful not only in keeping your child and their horse safe, but others around them as well. The following are a few dos and don’ts to get you started successfully, and safely, photographing your child at horse shows.

#1 Avoid the use of flash

Bowman sun

Camera flashes from the audience during rodeos and exhibitions are common, and for the most part those horses are accustomed to many distractions. However that may not be true for the horse your child is riding. An experienced horse with an inexperienced or nervous rider, at an off-property show (and sometimes the excitement of a show at their home barn) may react differently from their usual calm, sensible self. A covered arena can be challenging in terms of lighting and on-camera flashes won’t effectively reach the far end. If they are riding in the morning or late afternoon one side of the arena should be sunny. Wait until the horse and rider are in the sunlit area before capturing the moment. Obviously, this will cut down on the number of images taken, but they should be sharper and brighter, and worth the wait.

#2 Make yourself visible to the horses

Do not hide behind a fence post, arena support, fence, etc. Wide arena supports can be tempting to steady yourself, but this is essentially playing peek-a-boo with a half-ton animal (that has a mentality of a young child) which your son/daughter is sitting on. Horses notice change and if an object or person has moved they may look for it; taking their attention away from the rider. In addition to being noted as a comment or error on the rider’s test, this could also create a dangerous situation if your child’s horse is a bit on the nervous side. Stand or sit out in the open – let them see you, and stay there until the test is complete. Standing on a lower step of a mounting block, outside the arena, will get your camera higher than the fence. But, position yourself during the time riders are entering and exiting the arena, and remain there for the duration of the ride.

Bowman arena

#3 Shoot hand held without a tripod or monopod

Do not use a tripod or monopod. Depending upon the type and location of the event there may be several horses, riders and their trainers, waiting to enter or exit the arena, return to stalls, etc. Extended tripod legs can be a tripping hazard for people, and a scary thing for horses. Fence railings, tables and tucking your arms into your body are good solution to stabilize your camera.

Bowman horse

Besides, most tests are over in a few minutes, so foregoing that extra gear will allow you to quickly rejoin your child. Larger shows often hire official show photographers who will take pictures inside the main arena (from a vantage point different from spectators) that you can purchase later. Additionally, if you are using a tripod or monopod you may be viewed as a professional (whether that is the case or not) by show officials who may ask that you refrain from taking any pictures if they feel you are in competition with the official photographer.

#4 Use a fast prime lens

DO buy, rent, or borrow the fastest prime lens you can – 50mm or 85mm preferred (keeps the horse’s head in proportion). A longer lens (85mm) also keeps your camera out of everyone’s personal space and avoids any possible flight response in the horse. There are many bomb-proof horses for young riders who will absolutely not react to anything (near or far), but you don’t want to test that out – especially with your child holding the reins or sitting on top of all that power.

A fixed focal length lens also means you won’t be able to adequately shoot across a large arena. Riding tests often have the horse and rider cover the entire arena, so capture your child when they are closer to you; details such as the rider’s hands, legs, and boots produce great images too.

Bowman hands

#5 Know the routine your child will be doing

DO learn the tests your child is riding. Tests in both English and Western disciplines require specific movements, to be performed at certain places in the arena. Being familiar with the tests will allow you to anticipate the next movement and be ready to shoot, especially when using a fixed focal length lens. Some movements are photographically more appealing than others, but simply ensuring that all four legs of the horse are visible, arena supports are not coming out of the rider’s head, and the focus is centered on the rider’s or the horse’s eyes, will improve your images. Test movement patterns can usually be found on the internet (In the states, the United States Equestrian Federation website is a good starting place for all disciplines).

Bowman test

#6 Take details shots outside the show ring

Do shoot the details outside of the show ring; the relationship between horse and rider, grooming/tacking up, show clothes, friends, bridle, stalls, etc., – all those moments leading up to and after riding the actual test.

Bowman showprep

Photographing activities of the entire day completes the horse show story, which the show’s official photographers do not usually cover. Using a 50mm or 85mm lens captures the action without being too close (not adding to a rider’s show nerves) and produces casual, natural photographs. Older, more experienced riders, often assist the younger riders with tacking up and grooming for shows (among their many other duties that day) held at their home barn. An experienced rider can be a valuable asset on show day and may already have an established relationship with your child.

Bowman boots

Horse show photography can be exhausting, dirty, and a continuous learning opportunity, but can also be an amazing experience. Dress comfortably, avoiding open toed shoes, and approach the day as an adventure that you and your child will remember forever.

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Happy New Year 2014 – Year Of The Horse

29 Apr

Happy New Year

I wish everyone had a safe and festive holiday season! I was able to catch up on a lot of work crossing off a lot of things on my “to do” list now that I am getting into the habit of sticking to one.  It can be quite daunting to plan everything you want to achieve in a year before the year has even started, but if there’s one this that I learnt is that it’s better to have guidelines because you never know what life throws at you. I’ve also been reassessing where I am, where I want to be in terms of my career.

So what does this coming year look like for FashionPhotographyBlog.com? Well for starters, I’d like to thank this site for giving me the opportunity to share my experiences. I look forward to contributing to the pool of knowledge shared by Melissa and David. There has been a lot of planning for the year ahead and without revealing too much all at once, we would like to strive to provide a website that is the #1 resource for the fashion photography industry. All will be revealed over timed so I encourage you all to stay tuned.

Are there any resolutions for FashionPhotographyBlog.com? Well, more awesome posts showcasing great content that’s for sure. It’s time to get the engine roaring! What better time to start than in this transition phase between stepping into the New Year and embarking on the start of the new Lunar Year, The Year of the Horse. Traditionally, the new year symbolizes new beginnings whereas the new lunar year represents luck and prosperity, so it is befitting that we kick off the first entry of the year right now in this most auspicious time.

From what I heard from my friends it seemed that 2013 was quite a bumpy year for most people. I was no exception, but I had done my best to cheer them up to look forward to the new year because I say to them that “2014 is where the magic happens”.

I wish you all a hugely successful 2014, full of love, happiness and prosperity!! Stay tuned because we have exciting things to come!



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Horse chestnut bud time lapse of bud and leaves opening

14 Nov

Horse chestnut bud opening time-lapse by Neil Bromhall. Filmed for www.rightplants4me.co.uk plant finder and pruning website, designed to help find and identify plants. Time lapse chestnut bud opening and forming new leaves Filmed over a period of three weeks. This is the growing tip of the tree. the new bud and leaves are covered with fine hairs to protect the bud from frost damage. Filmed by Neil Bromhall copyright www.complete-gardens.co.uk Nikon D300 with 55mm & 105mm lens with growlight a rotating head and studio flash. Music ‘Simplicity’ By Paul Mottram

This is a buddies car that I needed to restore after many years of track days and little to no detailing/cleaning. In this longer video, I discuss the different steps and products used to restore the paint to near perfection. I also introduce a few new products for “claying” your paint, and show the differences between a rotary polisher and DA polisher. (It is a bit on the long side, but its important to understand the thought process behind paint correction prior to working on a difficult job such as a Porsche 996 in black.) Hope this is helpful. Send me emails if you have additional questions. Thanks guys. -L

 
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Paper Kinetic Horse, Anaglyphic 3D Glasses

08 Apr

a 3D movie of the kinetic horse kit from www.clockworkrobot.com To view use a set of 3d glasses with the red filter over the left eye and the blue filter over the right eye. A kit version of the kinetic horse is now available for you to own. Follow the link for details www.clockworkrobot.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5